Jennifer Name Origin
/JEN-i-fər/-
American (Caucasian) 70% -
British (Caucasian) 20%
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Canadian (Caucasian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Jennifer
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
The name Jennifer is of Cornish origin, derived from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white phantom' or 'white enchantress'. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 20th century, especially in the United States.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Jennifer each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).